]]>http://xlcountry.com/celebrity-birthdays-for-february-29-dennis-farina-ja-rule-and-more/feed/0Alberto E. Rodriguez / Larry Busacca, Getty ImagesTrace Adkins Tweets Picture of Bare Butt Before Surgeryhttp://xlcountry.com/trace-adkins-naked-butt-surgery-twitter/
http://xlcountry.com/trace-adkins-naked-butt-surgery-twitter/#commentsWed, 29 Feb 2012 14:30:22 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=75040Continue reading…]]>Trace Adkins has taken control of his Twitter page and given fans — well, female fans — a treat with a picture of his barely-covered backside before he laid down to have some kidney stones removed. “@ Vanderbilt having kidney stones busted. No big deal,” Adkins posted with a barely suitable for work photo late Tuesday morning.

]]>http://xlcountry.com/trace-adkins-naked-butt-surgery-twitter/feed/0Ethan Miller, Getty ImagesCraig Morgan, 'This Ole Boy' – Album Reviewhttp://xlcountry.com/craig-morgan-this-ole-boy-review/
http://xlcountry.com/craig-morgan-this-ole-boy-review/#commentsWed, 29 Feb 2012 13:30:49 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=74647Continue reading…]]>Craig Morgan‘s discography includes songs as wild and redneck as ‘Bonfire’ and ‘International Harvester,’ and as sobering as ‘Almost Home’ and ‘Tough.’ On his new album ‘This Ole Boy,’ the singer never reaches those extremes, turning in his most centered project to date.

]]>http://xlcountry.com/winter-weather-advisory-above-5500/feed/0Daily Roundup: Trace Adkins, Lauren Alaina + Morehttp://xlcountry.com/daily-roundup-trace-adkins-lauren-alaina/
http://xlcountry.com/daily-roundup-trace-adkins-lauren-alaina/#commentsWed, 29 Feb 2012 10:15:20 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=75124Continue reading…]]>Trace Adkins lead an interesting day of country music headlines. Much like Carrie Underwood last week, the singer finally learned how to use Twitter, and his first posts were revealing… to say the least. Lauren Alaina also made a big announcement this afternoon, and Miranda Lambert took fans behind the scenes of the video for her new song ‘Over You.’

Bernadette PetersAge: 65Occupation: Actress, Singer and AuthorKnown For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls

]]>http://xlcountry.com/celebrity-birthdays-for-february-28-bernadette-peters-gilbert-gottfried-and-more/feed/0Dimitrios Kambouris / Michael Loccisano, Getty ImagesThis Day in History for February 28 – 'M*A*S*H' Bids Farewell and Morehttp://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-28-mash-bids-farewell-and-more/
http://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-28-mash-bids-farewell-and-more/#commentsTue, 28 Feb 2012 14:08:55 +0000http://tsminteractive.com/?p=77947Continue reading…]]>Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1784 – John Wesley charters the Methodist Church in the United States (More info)

]]>http://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-28-mash-bids-farewell-and-more/feed/020th Century Fox TelevisionBlake Shelton Rounds Out His 'The Voice' Team With Country Singer Adley Stump and the Sultry Lex Landhttp://xlcountry.com/blake-shelton-the-voice-team-recap/
http://xlcountry.com/blake-shelton-the-voice-team-recap/#commentsTue, 28 Feb 2012 12:48:58 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=74802Continue reading…]]>The blind auditions came to a close during Monday night’s episode of ‘The Voice,’ as Blake Shelton added the final two members to Team Blake. The very nervous Lex Land and country newbie Adley Stump will join him when the battle rounds begin next week.

]]>http://xlcountry.com/blake-shelton-the-voice-team-recap/feed/0Frederick M. Brown, Getty ImagesToby Keith, Kenny Rogers + More Among Top Celebrity Restaurant Ownershttp://xlcountry.com/toby-keith-kenny-rogers-top-celebrity-restaurant-owners/
http://xlcountry.com/toby-keith-kenny-rogers-top-celebrity-restaurant-owners/#commentsMon, 27 Feb 2012 14:44:27 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=74334Continue reading…]]>The country genre is cooking on Time’s list of Top 10 Celebrity Restaurants. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill and Kenny Rogers’ Kenny Rogers Roasters both made the cut. Keith and Rogers certainly know their way around the recording studio and the live stage, but they also know how to be successful entrepreneurs in the food biz.

Neal SchonAge: 58Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and GuitaristKnown For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi

]]>http://xlcountry.com/celebrity-birthdays-for-february-27-neal-schon-josh-groban-and-more/feed/0Chelsea Lauren / Joe Corrigan, Getty ImagesThis Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and Morehttp://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-27-first-mardi-gras-and-more/
http://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-27-first-mardi-gras-and-more/#commentsMon, 27 Feb 2012 14:00:01 +0000http://tsminteractive.com/?p=77771Continue reading…]]>Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)

1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)

]]>http://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-27-first-mardi-gras-and-more/feed/0Cheryl Gerber, Getty ImagesWeekend Box Office — 'Act of Valor' Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finishhttp://xlcountry.com/weekend-box-office-act-of-valor-captivates-audiences-for-a-first-place-finish/
http://xlcountry.com/weekend-box-office-act-of-valor-captivates-audiences-for-a-first-place-finish/#commentsMon, 27 Feb 2012 12:51:37 +0000http://tsminteractive.com/?p=77763Continue reading…]]>Americans’ fascination with the Navy SEALs translated to a big opening for ‘Act of Valor,’ which earned $24.7 million and first place at the box office this weekend.

]]>http://xlcountry.com/weekend-box-office-act-of-valor-captivates-audiences-for-a-first-place-finish/feed/0Relativity MediaKeith Urban Tops Charts With LoCash Cowboys-Penned Hit 'You Gonna Fly'http://xlcountry.com/keith-urban-you-gonna-fly-charts/
http://xlcountry.com/keith-urban-you-gonna-fly-charts/#commentsSun, 26 Feb 2012 19:04:37 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=73319Continue reading…]]>Congratulations are in order once again for Keith Urban, who has hit the No. 1 slot on the country singles chart right now for the 14th time. His latest single, ‘You Gonna Fly,’ written by the LoCash Cowboys‘ Preston Brust and Chris Lucas (along with Jaren Johnston), spent only 19 weeks on the chart before reaching the top, marking one of the singer’s fastest rising hits to date.

]]>http://xlcountry.com/keith-urban-you-gonna-fly-charts/feed/0Frederick Breedon / Jason Kempin, Getty ImagesThis Day in History for February 26 – World Trade Center Bombed and Morehttp://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-26-world-trade-center-bombed-and-more/
http://xlcountry.com/this-day-in-history-for-february-26-world-trade-center-bombed-and-more/#commentsSun, 26 Feb 2012 18:00:29 +0000http://tsminteractive.com/?p=77750Continue reading…]]>Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

Michael BoltonAge: 59Occupation: Singer and SongwriterKnown For: Hit singles such as ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,’ ‘Love Is a Wonderful Thing’ and the Grammy-winning ‘When a Man Loves a Woman,’ writing songs for other artists like Cher, and a long on and off relationship with actress Nicollette Sheridan

]]>http://xlcountry.com/celebrity-birthdays-for-february-26-michael-bolton-erykah-badu-and-more/feed/0Chelsea Lauren / Valerie Macon, Getty ImagesHank Williams Jr. to Hit the Road on Taking Back the Country Tourhttp://xlcountry.com/hank-williams-jr-taking-back-the-country-tour/
http://xlcountry.com/hank-williams-jr-taking-back-the-country-tour/#commentsSun, 26 Feb 2012 14:00:43 +0000http://tasteofcountry.com/?p=73840Continue reading…]]>When Hank Williams Jr. tours, he never seems to have trouble finding fellow country artists — or artists of any genre for that matter — to help him out in the opening act slots. It was no different when it came time to look for his musical pals to lend their time to his forthcoming Taking Back the Country tour, set to kick off next month.